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Baryte and Muscovite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Elastic
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.3-5
2.78-2.88
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Micaceous, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Perfect on the {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
2-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Baryte and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte and Muscovite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Baryte and Muscovite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Baryte and Muscovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Muscovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Muscovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 2.78-2.88 whereas that of Muscovite is 2.78-2.88.